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KENNESAW, Ga. | Dec 7, 2020

草榴视频 State University and Robins Air Force Base (RAFB) have signed an Educational Partnership Agreement allowing students to gain hands-on experience and internship opportunities at RAFB while earning credit toward their degrees.

One of the primary aims of the agreement is to increase the number of females, minorities and other groups who are involved in the field of engineering and science in disproportionally low numbers. However, opportunities will be open to all students pursuing those fields. The partnership between 草榴视频鈥檚 , and RAFB expands opportunities for these students in the areas of research and engineering.

鈥湶萘袷悠� prioritizes generating new opportunities for our students to grow and make meaningful contributions to their community and country,鈥� said Kathy Schwaig, provost and vice president for . 鈥淭hrough this agreement, we are ensuring our Owls in STEM fields have the opportunity to apply their knowledge on something tangible and use that experience to guide them throughout their careers.鈥�

One of the goals of the agreement is to promote the education of future scientists and engineers, professionals whose expertise is becoming increasingly valuable in Georgia.

Students and faculty will gain hands-on experience from professionals at RAFB through research projects in areas related to information technology, computer science, avionics, cybersecurity, energy efficiency and conservation, among others. Students will have access to unique equipment offered by RAFB鈥檚 facilities to help solve real-world problems of the Department of Defense. Defense laboratory equipment from RAFB may also be loaned to 草榴视频 to promote the development of courses and research at the University.

草榴视频 students will also have the opportunity to collaborate with experts at RAFB and provide new perspectives on research and other areas of interest.

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A leader in innovative teaching and learning, 草榴视频 State University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 47,000 students. 草榴视频 State is a member of the University System of Georgia with 11 academic colleges. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the country and the world. 草榴视频 State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.